National Edition - January 28, 2007  Casino Royale… the Jobboom Edition What better way to see exactly what the hype is all about with Jobboom, than to get up close and personal with the company's movers and shakers? On February 5th don't forget to tune into Jobboom's video podcast to meet director of English Canada, Carol Goss as she welcomes you personally. Join us online on February 1st at : www.jobboom.com/hrpao2007 and view snapshots of Jobboom's top-secret event being planned for the HRPAO annual conference. Iowa woman fired for journaling at work Over the past several years, the Boomerang's most attentive readers have already seen different versions of this story. What's new about this, apart from the fact that the events took place in Iowa, is that the journal in question began as a pen and paper project, rather than an online blog -- which is supposedly much more common these days. And rather than create an alter ego or wistful ruminations about a dream job, the journal was mainly a log of ways to avoid work. (Source: ABC) Silicon Valley would get mixed wireless network Not a municipality to play second fiddle in the realm of high tech and new media, Silicon Valley plans to set up a mixed wireless network, thereby one-upping those cities that already blanketed their downtown cores with open wireless Internet grids. This means it will be more complex with both paid- and free-access, yet more financially sustainable. In many previous municipal Wi-Fi experiments, the social aspect of getting low-income, urban families "on the net" overshadowed the more practical question of who was going to pay for it. (Source: Info World) A cubicle of one's own A writer's life? For some it's a question of time, for others a question of talent. If you're an aspiring hack with an irrepressible spirit and need to escape the daily grind let out your internal howl, the Toronto Writers' Centre is just the place. Members of this Yorkville hideaway can check into a cubicle surrounded by like-minded souls: intense competition or needless procrastination will surely ensue. (Source: Torontoist) Top 10 Barbie careers Barbie has a certain image. However, in the year 2007, it's unfair to assume that she's not a very capable young woman. When not dating Ken at the local soda fountain or zipping around town in her pink Corvette, she keeps busy with a variety of professional pursuits. Understandably, a modern, independent woman has to find ways to afford all of those different outfits. (Source: Virtual Employment Resource Centre) Do you... feel mediocre about your career in media? Well, buck up. A pack of new studies show that the future looks bright for newspapers and television despite relentless challenges from new media. •  Studies released at the National Conference for Media Reform contend that economic prospects are strong for newspapers and TV stations. •  Their forecasts run counter to a widely held view that digital media and the Internet have dramatically altered the economic landscape for traditional media. •  Consumer groups argue that Internet blogs, community sites and even local cable news channels still are not much competition for newspapers and broadcasters. •  People still prefer to get local news from familiar institutions and reporters, they say. (Source: USA Today) January 28 - 31 2nd Annual National Canadian Conference on Social Enterprise Vancouver, BC Held by Enterprising Non Profits, this is an opportunity for Canadians involved or interested in social enterprise initiatives to deepen their understanding of the field. January 31 Profectio's Power Breakfast Series: "Social Media - The Sex & Sizzle" Toronto, ON Promising more than a continental breakfast menu, this installment of the morning seminar series will simplify the razzle-dazzle of social networking and the buzz of the Web 2.0. January 31 - February 2 HRPAO's Annual Conference & Trade Show Toronto, ON Join Jobboom and co-sponsors, the Toronto Sun and 24 Hrs Toronto, at Canada's largest HR event. Enhance your understanding of what it takes to manage culture, change, diversity and talent to create a high performance, service-oriented and fully engaged workforce. February 4 - 6 5th Annual BioPartnering North America Vancouver, BC This four-year-old event for bio-tech executives hopes to become the North American counterpart to London's annual BioPartnering Europe held each October. February 6 Alberta Job Fair Toronto, ON Feeling the call of the West yet? Come meet thousands of employers hoping to convince workers to move to Alberta and contribute to this new Klondike's economy. February 28 Profectio's Power Breakfast Series: "As the World Searches" Toronto, ON Search Engine Marketing is still one of the hottest topics today. This breakfast series will be at the Ontario Club in downtown Toronto. March 4 - 6 Canadian Venture Forum Toronto, ON The promise of lifelong happiness always draws a crowd. This is the place where entrepreneurs with qualified ideas meet investors. In fact, it's an excellent opportunity for companies in all stages of business growth. March 8 Youth Career Awareness Fair Mississauga, ON A one-day event for 15-30 year olds who are uncertain of their career paths, this comprehensive fair will provide new awareness about potential careers and employment options. March 28 - 29 BioMedEx Quebec City, QC Billed as the preeminent get-together of the nation's Life Science industry, it promises over 800 quality participants and a full lineup of guest speakers NOTICE: Jobboom and its sponsors do not necessarily endorse the opinions conveyed in the articles selected for this e-zine and do not assume any legal liability in consequence thereof. Comments: info@jobboom.com Research and editing: Austin Macdonald #noDossier#